Ferndorf

Geschichte

Ferndorf is a municipality in the district of Villach-Land in the Austrian state of Carinthia.HistoryVedendorf in the Duchy of Carinthia was first mentioned in a 1391 deed. The present-day parish church of St Paul's is documented since 1438.The Ferndorf municipality was established after the March Revolution in 1850. From 1865 to 1906 it was incorporated into the neighbouring market town of Paternion.PoliticsSeats in the municipal assembly as of 2015 local elections: Social Democratic Party of Austria : 11Freedom Party of Austria: 7Austrian People's Party: 1Twin townFerndorf is twinned with: Ferndorf, Kreuztal, Germany